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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The setting change from night in Act 1 to morning in Act II has an effect on what?
(a) Tone.
(b) Exposition.
(c) Mood.
(d) Character.

2. The conflict that appears in Act II is:
(a) Pegeen cannot decide between Shawn and Christy.
(b) Old Mahon shows up to take Christy back home.
(c) Christy can't decide whether he should tell Pegeen the truth.
(d) Pegeen and the Widow Quin are fighting over Christy.

3. When Christy and Pegeen talk about what their life might be like together, they are:
(a) Fantasizing.
(b) Realistic.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Preparing to run away together.

4. When the village girls come to meet Christy, the one item they do not bring him is?
(a) Duck eggs.
(b) Bacon.
(c) Butter.
(d) Cake.

5. What is the most significant plot change in Act II?
(a) Christy receives a new coat from Shawn.
(b) Christy is arrested.
(c) The appearance of Old Mahon.
(d) The Widow Quin helping Shawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Christy's reaction to his father?

2. When Act II opens, what is the time of day?

3. What is Christy worried about after Old Mahon leaves?

4. Christy's demeanor as he tells his story can be described as which of the following?

5. Why does Shawn say Christy and Pegeen don't suit each other?

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